This easy and healthy Red Lentil Salad is packed full of protein and flavour. The dressing is zesty and full of spices to complement the lentils and veggies. A perfect light lunch, side dish or for the summer picnic or potluck. This lentil salad is a crowd pleaser and keeps for days in the fridge!
- 1 cups red lentils, picked over and rinsed
- ½ red onion, finely chopped
- 1 small carrot, peeled and grated
- ¼ cup shredded coconut unsweetened
- ¼ cup peanuts, chopped
- 2 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger peeled and grated
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
- ¼ cup sunflower oil
- 1 lime juiced
- Salt and pepper to taste
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Add the lentils to a pot and fill with plenty of cold water. Bring to a boil and then turn off the heat and let the lentils sit in the hot water for about 8 min. Ones the lentils are tender but not mushy, strain them and rinse with cold water.
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In a large bowl, mix together all the ingredients for the dressing.
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Add the cooked lentils, red onion, carrot, shredded coconut, peanuts and cilantro to a serving bowl.
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Pour in the dressing and gently stir. Let the lentil salad marinade for at least 30 min in the fridge and then you are ready to serve. Top with some peanuts, chopped cilantro and a squeeze if lime and enjoy!